Mods and Admins, please edit that one post to add things, and try to keep it all alike to make it an easy read.
We will add new questions to the FAQ when we receive new questions, etc. Thanks, Ben
Full Version: Official UBCD 4 Windows FAQ
*LOOK BELOW FOR THE FAQ!*
Mods and Admins, please edit that one post to add things, and try to keep it all alike to make it an easy read.
We will add new questions to the FAQ when we receive new questions, etc. Thanks, Ben
Mods and Admins, please edit that one post to add things, and try to keep it all alike to make it an easy read.
We will add new questions to the FAQ when we receive new questions, etc. Thanks, Ben
The Ultimate Boot CD 4 Windows Official FAQ
Updated: 6-Jul-05 --- 27 Total Questions
1.) Q: What are the minimum computer requirements to make the UBCD4Windows? And what are the minimum computer requirements to run the UBCD4Win?
A: *UBCD4Win building minimum requirements:
1. The files from your Windows Installation CD-Rom.
Supported Windows versions are:
3. You must be able to record an ISO image to a CD-Rom or DVD media.
Q: Why can't Windows 2000 be used to build BartPE? Is there a technical reason for this?
A: Yes, the kernel does not support the "/minint" switch and therefor cannot boot from readonly media... Also the layout.inf does not contain some needed fields.
From BartPE Builder website
Though you may be confused by the above, you should be able to build the UBCD4Win in Windows 2000 (along with XP/2003).
Tentative UBCD4Win running minimum requirements: 100Mhz (or higher) CPU with 128 (or higher) RAM and a 500MB (or higher) hard drive with at least 100MB of free space on a machine with Windows 2000/XP/2003 and a 2MB (or higher) VGA graphics card and keyboard to ensure complete and stable functionality. Mouse is optional but highly recommended.
More information on low-end requirements can be found HERE.
2.) From the BartPE website:
Q: In what way is BartPE limited compared to a normal Windows XP installation?
A: BartPE has these limitations:
A: From stidyup:
4.) Q: I've created a UBCD4Windows but when I test it all that happnes is Windows loads up, what's wrong?
A: From stidyup:
5.) Q: What can I do if my system can't/wont boot from a CD? Is there a floppy version?
A: Yes, in a way. You can use a program called Smart Boot Manager to use a floppy to boot the system in then which can boot from a CD. Directions for that program below:
From DigiWiz:
6.) Q: How do I use the UBCD4Win to recover from a virus infection?
A: Please read how to update Virus/Spyware Definitions first
From stidyup:
7.) Q: How do I recover from a “NTLDR is missing” error?
A: From stidyup:
8.) Q: Can the UBCD 4 Windows help recover data from a dead hard drive?
A: From stidyup:
9.) Q: What does it mean if I get the following error:
A: This only happens with Windows XP Home Edition. From DigiWiz:
Glad you got it working.
efsadu.dll is a File Encryption Utility, that comes in three flavors:
DW
The build will work just fine with XP Home Ed. even without the file (at least during our testing).
10.) Q: How do I build a plugin?
A: From stidyup:
The direct link to the plugin builder is Here.
From LittlBUGer:
OR HERE
11.) Q: How do I update the Ultimate Boot CD 4 Windows myself (such as virus defs and other things)?
A: For an updated guide just for AV definitions and such, look HERE.
From stidyup:
12.) Q: Can anyone suggest a way to fix this creation error?
Building ISO image
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\pebuilder3032\mkisofs.exe -iso-level 4 -volid "UBCD4Win" -A PEBUILDER/MKISOFS -sysid "Win32" -b bootsect.bin -no-emul-boot -boot-load-size 4 -hide bootsect.bin -hide boot.catalog -o "c:\temp\winubcd11.iso" "c:\pebldr"
Execute "C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\pebuilder3032\mkisofs.exe -iso-level 4 -volid "UBCD4Win" -A PEBUILDER/MKISOFS -sysid "Win32" -b bootsect.bin -no-emul-boot -boot-load-size 4 -hide bootsect.bin -hide boot.catalog -o "c:\temp\winubcd11.iso" "c:\pebldr""
Error: CreateProcess("C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\pebuilder3032\mkisofs.exe -iso-level 4 -volid "UBCD4Win" -A PEBUILDER/MKISOFS -sysid "Win32" -b bootsect.bin -no-emul-boot -boot-load-size 4 -hide bootsect.bin -hide boot.catalog -o "c:\temp\winubcd11.iso" "c:\pebldr"") failed.
ISO image "c:\temp\winubcd11.iso" created.
Build process done...
There where 1 errors and 0 warnings
Use the [<<] and [>>] buttons to jump to error/warning.
Because of the errors the ISO image is not generated!
EDIT- I figured it out myself, I had the program running from the desktop and I forgot dos has a limit on the number of characters in a command!
A: The updated fool-proof guide at creating the CD without errors is located HERE.
From LittlBUGer:
13.) Q: I see that a few people who don't own XP have been asking for fully working CD.
What would the chances be of M$ allowing you to sell a fully functioning licensed UBCD 4 Windows on say a subscription basis allowing people to download it for say a year?
Or maybe just let everyone download a fully made ISO to begin with?
A: From LittlBUGer:
14.) Q: I keep getting creation errors or bad ISOs when using AutoStreamer. What's wrong?
A: Well, there could be several things going on, but here are a few suggestions and known bugs to consider:
15.) Q: Where's the current version and release notes information?
A: They are located HERE.
16.) Q: Where's the latest news about the site and project?
A: Lastest News items are located HERE and HERE.
17.) Q: Are there any screenshots for this CD, as I would like to have a preview before I download and try?
A: Yes, they are on the navigation on the main page HERE.
18.) Q: Where the download link for the latest version and other tools needed to make the CD?
A: As always, they are off of the navigation menu on the main page HERE.
19.) Q: How do I build this CD and what do I need to do so?
A: You need to follow the instructions off of the navigation on the main page HERE.
20.) Q: Do I need to purchase something or donate money in order to download and use this CD?
A: No, this project will always be freeware along with the utilities included in it. Of course, any donations on your behalf wont hurt.More information HERE.
21.) Q: I'm on a dial-up modem or other slow connection and I don't want to wait to download everything. Can I get the files I need by other means?
A: Of course you can! You can order a CD with everything you need that will be shipped to you. More information HERE.
22.) Q: Who is the sole creator of this CD and project and where can I contact him?
A: Ben Burrows (SteelTrepid) is the creator and founder of this project. You may contact him at
**If you wouldn't mind talking to me on the phone go ahead and include your phone number in your email. Others have in the past and I've suprised them by calling them when I get their email. I have free national long distance so if I have time I don't mind and really like talking to the users of my project!!
If Ben is busy and you need a quick response, or if you have questions about the primary file host, please contact Randy at
And please, no spam. Thanks.
23.) Q: Is there a way to combine the Ultimate Boot CD with this CD (the UBCD4Windows) and possibly other CDs, such as bootable Linux CDs?
A: Yes there is a pretty easy way to do this. Please look at the complete updated guide located HERE for all of your combo CD needs.
24.) Q: I have a question or problem that's not answered in this FAQ. What do I do?
A: Post your question/problem in the forums of course! Someone will help ASAP.
25.) Q: Are there any other self-help guides that I can look at?
A: Of course! If something wasn't covered in here, then please look HERE for some other helpful guides.
26.) Q: How to build with non-English WinXP CD's.
A:If your having trouble building the UBCD4Win with a non-English version of XP see the following posts:
Post 1
Post 2
Post 3
Post 4
Post 5
27.) Q: I have a recovery CD is there anything I can do to get a full copy of Win XP so I can build the CD?
A: See this post here you may be able to get a your XP installation CD from your PC manufacturer you paid for the software so you are entitled to it.
You may also be able to build the CD by pointing PEbuilder to C:\ if you have the I386 folder on your hdd here c:\i386 Note if you find the i386 folder in the C:\Windows\ you've found the wrong one it needs to be here c:\I386. If your PC came pre SP2 it may also be possible to build a working XP installation CD by using autostreamer and having the C:\ as your source.
How to create a WinXP CD with the I386 files on your hdd.
Also see this post here, especially if you have a dell CD.
28.) Don't forget to check the BartPE FAQ page.
29.) Q: Are there any tools on either the UBCD4Win or the UBCD that I can't include in a corporate or work environment?
A: Unfortunately, yes there are. The list isn't that big, but some very nice programs must be excluded. The list is below with the descriptions (most copied and pasted from EULAs) and reasons why.
Last Updated: 2-17-05
From the Ultimate Boot CD 4 Windows:
Ad-Aware: Free for Home/Individual use ONLY.
AVPersonal: This free AntiVir Personal Edition is intended exclusively for private use on a single workstation. You may copy the complete program package and pass it on to others for private use only. The free AntiVir Personal Edition may not be used for commercial or professional purposes.
Deep Burner: Please note! DeepBurner Free version can be used for personal purposes only. No business or educational use allowed for this version.
Everest Home Edition: Free to Home/Individual use ONLY as long as there's no copying or redistributing with altered versions.
ExplorerXP: a very fast, small, compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non - commercial use) file manager for Windows 2000/XP.
Passmark DiskCheckup: DiskCheckup is free for personal use.
Windows Update Lister: Free for personal and non-commercial use ONLY.
X-Setup Pro: SCOPE OF LICENSE:
The software is either licensed as "freeware" or "shareware", depending on the environment it is used in.
The software is "freeware" for: Home users (using the computers for personal hobby or recreational use); Government controlled education institutions; Non-profit organizations; charity organizations; Public libraries. The term "freeware" means, you are allowed to use the software at no cost. It is not necessary to purchase a license for it.
If your environment does not fit in the noted environments, you are considered as a commercial institution and the software is licensed to you as "shareware". The term "shareware" means, you can test the software for up to 30 days. After those 30 days you either have to purchase a license for it or stop using the software and remove it from your storage device(s) immediately. Unregistered use of X-Setup Pro after the 30-day evaluation period is in violation of international copyright laws.
From the Ultimate Boot CD:
F-Prot Anti-virus for DOS: Free for Home/Individual use ONLY.
McAfee Anti-virus for DOS: Free for Home/Individual use ONLY.
Avast! for DOS: Free for Home/Individual use ONLY.
AntiVir Personal Edition: Free for Home/Individual use ONLY.
Updated: 6-Jul-05 --- 27 Total Questions
1.) Q: What are the minimum computer requirements to make the UBCD4Windows? And what are the minimum computer requirements to run the UBCD4Win?
A: *UBCD4Win building minimum requirements:
1. The files from your Windows Installation CD-Rom.
Supported Windows versions are:
- Windows XP Home Edition (must be slip streamed with Service Pack 1 or higher)
- Windows XP Professional (must be slip streamed with Service Pack 1 or higher)
- Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
- Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
- Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
3. You must be able to record an ISO image to a CD-Rom or DVD media.
Q: Why can't Windows 2000 be used to build BartPE? Is there a technical reason for this?
A: Yes, the kernel does not support the "/minint" switch and therefor cannot boot from readonly media... Also the layout.inf does not contain some needed fields.
From BartPE Builder website
Though you may be confused by the above, you should be able to build the UBCD4Win in Windows 2000 (along with XP/2003).
Tentative UBCD4Win running minimum requirements: 100Mhz (or higher) CPU with 128 (or higher) RAM and a 500MB (or higher) hard drive with at least 100MB of free space on a machine with Windows 2000/XP/2003 and a 2MB (or higher) VGA graphics card and keyboard to ensure complete and stable functionality. Mouse is optional but highly recommended.
More information on low-end requirements can be found HERE.
2.) From the BartPE website:
Q: In what way is BartPE limited compared to a normal Windows XP installation?
A: BartPE has these limitations:
- To reduce its size, only a subset of the available Win32 APIs is included. Included are I/O (disk and network) and core Win32 APIs.
- To prevent its use as a pirated operating system, BartPE automatically stops running the shell and reboots after 24 hours of continuous use.
- Distributed File System (DFS) name resolution is not supported.
- The drive letters assigned during BartPE are not saved to any registry that persists when you reboot. The drive letter assignment when you create partitions is in the order of creation, but the drive letter assignments when you reboot will be in the default order.
- BartPE requires a VGA-compatible device and uses a screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels or higher. If BartPE cannot detect video settings, the default screen resolution is 640 x 480 pixels.
- BartPE is too large to fit on a floppy disk.
- BartPE does not support the Microsoft .NET framework.
A: From stidyup:
QUOTE
http://www.ubcd4win.com Ultimate Boot CD 4 Windows Homepage
http://www.ultimatebootcd.com Ultimate Boot CD Homepage
Hopefully this will stop the confusion people are having between the 2 CD's.
The CD's are by different people.
UBCD4Windows needs extra files provided by the user ie the I386 folder of the WinXP installation cd
Ultimate BootCD (UBCD) is a complete ISO that needs no other files to burn it to CD and it works.
UBCD4Windows gives the user a Windows user interface
UBCD gives the user a DOS based user interface (won't complicate it by saying it's a Linux boot CD for the sake of simplicity it's dos)
Ultimate Boot CD 4 Windows boots once and you can access all programs, no further reboot required
UBCD boot you need to reboot each time to access different program
UBCD4Windows gives you full read/write access to NTFS/FAT/FATS32 drives
UBCD gives read/write to FAT/FATS32 and ONLY read access to NTFS (this means you can't alter any data)
UBCD4Windows limited support for USB devices ie external hdd's providing they are plugged in at boot
UBCD no USB support
There are more differences between the two I'll limit it to this.
The UBCD is still a valuable tool for any admin or home user, the UBCD4Windows is a enhancement not a replacement.
Some real world examples of the difference.
You have a virus on a WinXP PC with a NTFS drive. The UBCD will not be able to remove it, as you are limited to running one program at a time, it has NTFS read capabilities but can't run the virus scanner at the same time, even if it could you only have READ capabilities this means you can't write or delete data from the drive.
Now the UBCD4Windows has full read/write access. This means it can remove virus's from a NTFS drive, so the UBCD4Windows can do what the UBCD can't.
Another example is data simple data recovery. Your hdd won't boot but the data is OK. The UBCD will give you read access but you can only write the data to either FAT or FATS32 drive nor can you write data to a USB hdd.
The UBCD4Windows gives you full read/write access to your drives. This means that if you have two NTFS hard drives you could copy your data from one hard drive to another to rescue your data. If you have a USB external hard drive you will be able to plug it in and copy the data that way. With original UBCD you wouldn't be able to do this.
I hope that for new visitors this helps to clear the confusion.
The UBCD4Windows and Ultimate BootCD are two entirely different projects the only similarity is the name.
http://www.ultimatebootcd.com Ultimate Boot CD Homepage
Hopefully this will stop the confusion people are having between the 2 CD's.
The CD's are by different people.
UBCD4Windows needs extra files provided by the user ie the I386 folder of the WinXP installation cd
Ultimate BootCD (UBCD) is a complete ISO that needs no other files to burn it to CD and it works.
UBCD4Windows gives the user a Windows user interface
UBCD gives the user a DOS based user interface (won't complicate it by saying it's a Linux boot CD for the sake of simplicity it's dos)
Ultimate Boot CD 4 Windows boots once and you can access all programs, no further reboot required
UBCD boot you need to reboot each time to access different program
UBCD4Windows gives you full read/write access to NTFS/FAT/FATS32 drives
UBCD gives read/write to FAT/FATS32 and ONLY read access to NTFS (this means you can't alter any data)
UBCD4Windows limited support for USB devices ie external hdd's providing they are plugged in at boot
UBCD no USB support
There are more differences between the two I'll limit it to this.
The UBCD is still a valuable tool for any admin or home user, the UBCD4Windows is a enhancement not a replacement.
Some real world examples of the difference.
You have a virus on a WinXP PC with a NTFS drive. The UBCD will not be able to remove it, as you are limited to running one program at a time, it has NTFS read capabilities but can't run the virus scanner at the same time, even if it could you only have READ capabilities this means you can't write or delete data from the drive.
Now the UBCD4Windows has full read/write access. This means it can remove virus's from a NTFS drive, so the UBCD4Windows can do what the UBCD can't.
Another example is data simple data recovery. Your hdd won't boot but the data is OK. The UBCD will give you read access but you can only write the data to either FAT or FATS32 drive nor can you write data to a USB hdd.
The UBCD4Windows gives you full read/write access to your drives. This means that if you have two NTFS hard drives you could copy your data from one hard drive to another to rescue your data. If you have a USB external hard drive you will be able to plug it in and copy the data that way. With original UBCD you wouldn't be able to do this.
I hope that for new visitors this helps to clear the confusion.
The UBCD4Windows and Ultimate BootCD are two entirely different projects the only similarity is the name.
4.) Q: I've created a UBCD4Windows but when I test it all that happnes is Windows loads up, what's wrong?
A: From stidyup:
QUOTE
There could be several things wrong.
The CD could be corrupted or damaged. Check that the CD can be read with this free utility CD Checker.
Another possibilty is that your bios isn't set to boot from CD.
Most PC's you need to press delete at the post screen to enter the bios.
For the latest Dell's press F12 this will give you a menu of which device to boot from, floppy, cd rom, hdd.
If you are unsure how to enter your bios read the manual that came with your PC on how to access your bios and change the settings to boot from the CD. If your not familiar with accessing and using the bios, make sure you write down what the original settings are before you change anything. Older PC's may not support booting from CD.
CAUTION altering the bios settings could make your PC not work, altering the boot priority won't have any effect on how your PC works, but if you alter anything else it could do, approach the bios with caution.
Another reason why it isn't booting is that the CD-Rom doesn't support bootable CD's, this could be the case with an old CD Rom. If you can try a different CD-Rom in your PC.
If none of these tips help post your problem in the forum.
The CD could be corrupted or damaged. Check that the CD can be read with this free utility CD Checker.
Another possibilty is that your bios isn't set to boot from CD.
Most PC's you need to press delete at the post screen to enter the bios.
For the latest Dell's press F12 this will give you a menu of which device to boot from, floppy, cd rom, hdd.
If you are unsure how to enter your bios read the manual that came with your PC on how to access your bios and change the settings to boot from the CD. If your not familiar with accessing and using the bios, make sure you write down what the original settings are before you change anything. Older PC's may not support booting from CD.
CAUTION altering the bios settings could make your PC not work, altering the boot priority won't have any effect on how your PC works, but if you alter anything else it could do, approach the bios with caution.
Another reason why it isn't booting is that the CD-Rom doesn't support bootable CD's, this could be the case with an old CD Rom. If you can try a different CD-Rom in your PC.
If none of these tips help post your problem in the forum.
5.) Q: What can I do if my system can't/wont boot from a CD? Is there a floppy version?
A: Yes, in a way. You can use a program called Smart Boot Manager to use a floppy to boot the system in then which can boot from a CD. Directions for that program below:
From DigiWiz:
QUOTE
1) download the latest 3.7.1 version HERE
2) extract to a folder of your choice
3) insert floppy
4) double-click on the CreateFloppyBootDisk.bat file
5) done
I made this for myself - always forgetting those command switches
DW
2) extract to a folder of your choice
3) insert floppy
4) double-click on the CreateFloppyBootDisk.bat file
5) done
I made this for myself - always forgetting those command switches
DW
6.) Q: How do I use the UBCD4Win to recover from a virus infection?
A: Please read how to update Virus/Spyware Definitions first
From stidyup:
QUOTE
UBCD 4 Windows has several options to remove virus infections from a PC.
Option 1: Use McAfee stinger, however this is limited as it will only detect a handful of virus’s, these are the most prevalent at the time. See http://vil.nai.com/vil/averttools.asp for list of current virus’s it will detect and move, this is updated frequently.
Option 2: AntiVir
Current AntiVir rating at Virus Bulletin http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/archives/pro...xml?antivir.xml
Start up AntiVir Personal Edition
First update the program:
Tools or click on the two computers joined by arrows
Start Internet Update
Click Start
If you see a box telling you the server has updates press Yes
After your computer has downloaded and installed the updates another box will come up asking you if you would like to quit the program, press Yes
You will now need to open AntiVir Personal Edition again, this time the program and definitions will be upto.
Before we scan for virus’s you may want to change the repair settings, some virus’s replicate themselves many times on a single PC so if you leave the settings on repair with prompt you could be sitting pressing yes to deleting a virus several hundred times. If you want to avoid that do the following.
Options
Configuration
Repair
Reported items change to Repair without prompt
Not repairable items delete without prompt
Click OK
One word of caution this will remove virus’s without asking, if could remove something you don’t want it to or that’s not a virus by mistake.
If you scan with the defaults and it's finding the same virus over and over again, it you select the options/repair box you can alter the settings to:
Reported items change to Repair without prompt
Not repairable items delete without prompt
Now select the relevant hard-drives on your system, you should now be able to click on the magnifying glass, click on the magnifying glass and your scan will start.
Once the scan is complete you will get a report window telling you how virus’s have been found and repaired/deleted.
Click OK and exit the software.
Option 3: Trend Micro SysClean
Current Trend Micro rating at Virus Bulletin http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/archives/pro...s.xml?trend.xml
Sysclean by default is set to scan all hdd's and automatically to repair/delete infected files. If you want to scan a particular drive then you will need to click on the advanced button, this will then allow you to select the partition or folder you would like to scan.
To start Sysclean scanning, press Scan.
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Once you have removed the virus(‘s) from your system, reboot back into windows. Apply any necessary critical windows updates from Microsoft. Update your virus scanner definitions. If you don’t have a virus scanner installed download one of the freeware one’s immediately from:
AVG
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php
Avast
http://www.avast.com/
AntiVir Personal Edition
http://www.free-av.com/
And install.
Disable system restore on XP as virus’s could be hidden here.
Start, control panel, performance and maintenance, system.
Click the system restore tab.
Tick the turn off system restore option, don’t forget to re-enable it once you have finished the following.
Now reboot your PC in safe-mode, press F8 whilst the bios is posting this will bring up the boot menu and choose safe-mode.
Now run a complete scan of your system with your own anti-virus software.
“But haven’t I just removed all the virus’s??”
Not necessarily I’ve run virus scans on PC’s using UBCD 4 Windows which has removed virus’s but still some have managed to remain on the PC. It’s better to be safe and do another scan and see if anything has been left on your system and remove them.
If you haven’t already done so install Ad-aware and Spybot update and run both programs and remove any spyware on your system. If you’ve bought spyware software on the web via a popup, you’ve probably got a very bad piece of software that might even install spyware on your system.
If you want to confirm you are free from infection/spyware run HijackThis save the log and post the log in one of these forums:
Bleeping Computer
Gladiator Security
SecurityWonks
This list is not comprehensive there are loads of sites on the web which offer this service.
If you want any advice on Anti-virus software or security issues I’d recommend visiting http://forum.gladiator-antivirus.com/ there’s a specific section for Anti-Vir in the forum http://forum.gladiator-antivirus.com/index.php?showforum=156
AntiVir Forum
Option 1: Use McAfee stinger, however this is limited as it will only detect a handful of virus’s, these are the most prevalent at the time. See http://vil.nai.com/vil/averttools.asp for list of current virus’s it will detect and move, this is updated frequently.
Option 2: AntiVir
Current AntiVir rating at Virus Bulletin http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/archives/pro...xml?antivir.xml
Start up AntiVir Personal Edition
First update the program:
Tools or click on the two computers joined by arrows
Start Internet Update
Click Start
If you see a box telling you the server has updates press Yes
After your computer has downloaded and installed the updates another box will come up asking you if you would like to quit the program, press Yes
You will now need to open AntiVir Personal Edition again, this time the program and definitions will be upto.
Before we scan for virus’s you may want to change the repair settings, some virus’s replicate themselves many times on a single PC so if you leave the settings on repair with prompt you could be sitting pressing yes to deleting a virus several hundred times. If you want to avoid that do the following.
Options
Configuration
Repair
Reported items change to Repair without prompt
Not repairable items delete without prompt
Click OK
One word of caution this will remove virus’s without asking, if could remove something you don’t want it to or that’s not a virus by mistake.
If you scan with the defaults and it's finding the same virus over and over again, it you select the options/repair box you can alter the settings to:
Reported items change to Repair without prompt
Not repairable items delete without prompt
Now select the relevant hard-drives on your system, you should now be able to click on the magnifying glass, click on the magnifying glass and your scan will start.
Once the scan is complete you will get a report window telling you how virus’s have been found and repaired/deleted.
Click OK and exit the software.
Option 3: Trend Micro SysClean
Current Trend Micro rating at Virus Bulletin http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/archives/pro...s.xml?trend.xml
Sysclean by default is set to scan all hdd's and automatically to repair/delete infected files. If you want to scan a particular drive then you will need to click on the advanced button, this will then allow you to select the partition or folder you would like to scan.
To start Sysclean scanning, press Scan.
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Once you have removed the virus(‘s) from your system, reboot back into windows. Apply any necessary critical windows updates from Microsoft. Update your virus scanner definitions. If you don’t have a virus scanner installed download one of the freeware one’s immediately from:
AVG
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php
Avast
http://www.avast.com/
AntiVir Personal Edition
http://www.free-av.com/
And install.
Disable system restore on XP as virus’s could be hidden here.
Start, control panel, performance and maintenance, system.
Click the system restore tab.
Tick the turn off system restore option, don’t forget to re-enable it once you have finished the following.
Now reboot your PC in safe-mode, press F8 whilst the bios is posting this will bring up the boot menu and choose safe-mode.
Now run a complete scan of your system with your own anti-virus software.
“But haven’t I just removed all the virus’s??”
Not necessarily I’ve run virus scans on PC’s using UBCD 4 Windows which has removed virus’s but still some have managed to remain on the PC. It’s better to be safe and do another scan and see if anything has been left on your system and remove them.
If you haven’t already done so install Ad-aware and Spybot update and run both programs and remove any spyware on your system. If you’ve bought spyware software on the web via a popup, you’ve probably got a very bad piece of software that might even install spyware on your system.
If you want to confirm you are free from infection/spyware run HijackThis save the log and post the log in one of these forums:
Bleeping Computer
Gladiator Security
SecurityWonks
This list is not comprehensive there are loads of sites on the web which offer this service.
If you want any advice on Anti-virus software or security issues I’d recommend visiting http://forum.gladiator-antivirus.com/ there’s a specific section for Anti-Vir in the forum http://forum.gladiator-antivirus.com/index.php?showforum=156
AntiVir Forum
7.) Q: How do I recover from a “NTLDR is missing” error?
A: From stidyup:
QUOTE
Recovering from "NTLDR is missing".
Run the UBCD 4 Windows
Check that the file NTLDR is on the hdd, it will be located on C:\ntldr. If the file is not there replace it with a copy from your original installation disk.
Go -> Programs -> System Tools -> Check Disk
Type C if this is your partition containing the operating system, adjust according if these files are on a different partition ie D, E etc....
Do you want to fix errors .....:
Enter Y
Start check disk?
Enter Y
Then defrag the Hard Drive with Dirms.
Go -> Command prompt
Then type the following
dirms C -q
This will defrag the hard drive, once completed reboot.
Your system should now boot.
If this still doesn't work you will need to do a repair installation of XP.
Run the UBCD 4 Windows
Check that the file NTLDR is on the hdd, it will be located on C:\ntldr. If the file is not there replace it with a copy from your original installation disk.
Go -> Programs -> System Tools -> Check Disk
Type C if this is your partition containing the operating system, adjust according if these files are on a different partition ie D, E etc....
Do you want to fix errors .....:
Enter Y
Start check disk?
Enter Y
Then defrag the Hard Drive with Dirms.
Go -> Command prompt
Then type the following
dirms C -q
This will defrag the hard drive, once completed reboot.
Your system should now boot.
If this still doesn't work you will need to do a repair installation of XP.
8.) Q: Can the UBCD 4 Windows help recover data from a dead hard drive?
A: From stidyup:
QUOTE
The answer is yes, but not in all cases.
If the hard drive is physically damaged or cannot be detected by the bios (see below for a trick that may help in some cases) then your only option if you need the data to be recovered is to use a specialist data recovery company such as Ontrack or Convar. However this will be expensive.
Hopefully you are reading this before you need to use the UBCD4Windows, in which case back up your important data now to other media.
The following advice is from my own experience of data recovery.
If the hard drive doesn’t appear to be physically working one trick is to put it in the freezer, yes you read correctly put it in the freezer in an air tight bag and squeeze all the air out of the bag. This won’t work in all cases of hard drive failure, but I’ve had success doing this in the past and it does work. DO NOT do this if you hard drive is making a loud scraping noises etc…. Your drive is physically damaged and you need to send it off to the professionals for data recovery, the more you use the drive the less likely data will be recovered.
If the drive is accessible after you remove it from the freezer you need to keep the hard drive cool as you will only get a limited time of being able to access the data on the drive, heat killed the drive so you need to keep it cool. Hard drives coolers are a very good idea. Akasa 3½ cooling fans are very good and cheap, but there are others out there. Having the PC case open is also a good idea and having a room fan pointing in the case will also help to keep the temp down on the hdd. If it’s a dusty case you may want to get the vacuum cleaner out first you have a fan blowing dust everywhere.
If you can see your data, copy it off to another media ie USB hard drive or burn it to CD.
If the still can’t see the data try running PC Inspector file recovery and use Find Lost Drive option, select logical drive and use the options where drive letters are listed ie WinXP on Windows drive C. This could take time which is why you will have to keep the drive cool. Or try Test Disk and see check the partition information on the hard drive.
If the drive is physically damaged and you wish to try recovering the data I would suggest using Unstopable Copier, but in attempting this you may damage the disk even more making recovery impossible even for the specialists.
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Recovering deleted files
Use the UBCD4Windows disk. Don’t keep booting into Windows as this could write data over the deleted files.
There are several tools you can use to recover deleted data.
Restoration
Handy Recovery
PC Inspector File Recovery
PC Inspector also has a Find Lost Data option, which may help. If you get an error message when trying to use this option run chkdsk.
DO NOT restore the files to the HDD you are recovering from, always copy to another partition or hard drive. If you use the same Partition your are recovering from you may go over other data you need to recover. If you’ve deleted a file Windows sees that as free space so could potentially use it.
If the above tools can’t recover the file and you need the data your only option will be to pay the professionals.
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Lost Master Boot Record
Run TestDisk
If this fails to fix the problem, try Ultimate Boot CD which has some other tools that may fix the MBR but these will only run in Dos.
If none of those programs help, I’ve used Active Partition Recovery (http://www.partition-recovery.com/ for 30 Euro) to successfully recover the MBR, there’s a free demo version which will give you a good indication of successful recovery.
If the hard drive is physically damaged or cannot be detected by the bios (see below for a trick that may help in some cases) then your only option if you need the data to be recovered is to use a specialist data recovery company such as Ontrack or Convar. However this will be expensive.
Hopefully you are reading this before you need to use the UBCD4Windows, in which case back up your important data now to other media.
The following advice is from my own experience of data recovery.
If the hard drive doesn’t appear to be physically working one trick is to put it in the freezer, yes you read correctly put it in the freezer in an air tight bag and squeeze all the air out of the bag. This won’t work in all cases of hard drive failure, but I’ve had success doing this in the past and it does work. DO NOT do this if you hard drive is making a loud scraping noises etc…. Your drive is physically damaged and you need to send it off to the professionals for data recovery, the more you use the drive the less likely data will be recovered.
If the drive is accessible after you remove it from the freezer you need to keep the hard drive cool as you will only get a limited time of being able to access the data on the drive, heat killed the drive so you need to keep it cool. Hard drives coolers are a very good idea. Akasa 3½ cooling fans are very good and cheap, but there are others out there. Having the PC case open is also a good idea and having a room fan pointing in the case will also help to keep the temp down on the hdd. If it’s a dusty case you may want to get the vacuum cleaner out first you have a fan blowing dust everywhere.
If you can see your data, copy it off to another media ie USB hard drive or burn it to CD.
If the still can’t see the data try running PC Inspector file recovery and use Find Lost Drive option, select logical drive and use the options where drive letters are listed ie WinXP on Windows drive C. This could take time which is why you will have to keep the drive cool. Or try Test Disk and see check the partition information on the hard drive.
If the drive is physically damaged and you wish to try recovering the data I would suggest using Unstopable Copier, but in attempting this you may damage the disk even more making recovery impossible even for the specialists.
========================================================
Recovering deleted files
Use the UBCD4Windows disk. Don’t keep booting into Windows as this could write data over the deleted files.
There are several tools you can use to recover deleted data.
Restoration
Handy Recovery
PC Inspector File Recovery
PC Inspector also has a Find Lost Data option, which may help. If you get an error message when trying to use this option run chkdsk.
DO NOT restore the files to the HDD you are recovering from, always copy to another partition or hard drive. If you use the same Partition your are recovering from you may go over other data you need to recover. If you’ve deleted a file Windows sees that as free space so could potentially use it.
If the above tools can’t recover the file and you need the data your only option will be to pay the professionals.
======================================================
Lost Master Boot Record
Run TestDisk
If this fails to fix the problem, try Ultimate Boot CD which has some other tools that may fix the MBR but these will only run in Dos.
If none of those programs help, I’ve used Active Partition Recovery (http://www.partition-recovery.com/ for 30 Euro) to successfully recover the MBR, there’s a free demo version which will give you a good indication of successful recovery.
9.) Q: What does it mean if I get the following error:
CODE
Error: SetupDecompressOrCopyFile "D:\i386\efsadu.dll" to "c:\pebuilder\i386\system32\efsadu.dll" returned error 2: The system cannot find the file specified.
A: This only happens with Windows XP Home Edition. From DigiWiz:
QUOTE
QUOTE(jdhaugen @ Dec 4 2004, 12:00 AM)
The missing file is a mystery to me. If any one knows more about it, I'd like to know why it's included in the UBCD4Win CD creation process.
Glad you got it working.
efsadu.dll is a File Encryption Utility, that comes in three flavors:
- v1.0.0.1 for Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
- v5.1.2600.0 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition (also sp1)
- v5.2.3790.0 Microsoft Windows Server 2003
DW
The build will work just fine with XP Home Ed. even without the file (at least during our testing).
10.) Q: How do I build a plugin?
A: From stidyup:
QUOTE
First check out the official Bart PE plugin forum
Theres also a plugin builder from http://www.911cd.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=7333 which should help you.
Theres also a plugin builder from http://www.911cd.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=7333 which should help you.
The direct link to the plugin builder is Here.
From LittlBUGer:
QUOTE
There is also a guide HERE.
OR HERE
11.) Q: How do I update the Ultimate Boot CD 4 Windows myself (such as virus defs and other things)?
A: For an updated guide just for AV definitions and such, look HERE.
From stidyup:
QUOTE
There are 3 ways to do it.
The 1st way is to build the entire ISO from scratch using PEBuilder, after you have updated the plugins folder with the latest Anti-Virus definitions or program updates.
It you wish to add any new programs (plugins) to the UBCD 4 Windows THIS IS THE ONLY way to do it, this is because the information in the .inf file needs to be added during the initial build process and can’t be added afterwards.
Burn to CD.
The 2nd way and the fastest, is to leave the pebldr folder on the C drive (if this is your location) after PE builder has finished creating the ISO.
Download and update stinger and AntiVir by putting the update files in the relevant programs folder.
For this to work you will need the following tool, download pebldr update, once you have updated the appropriate folders run this UpdateWUBCD.cmd and this will create you a new ISO here C:\updated.iso. This assumes that pebldr is located C:\pebldr if this has been placed in a different directory you will need to edit UpdateWUBCD.cmd in notepad accordingly.
Burn to CD.
The 3rd way download
update.zip
Create a folder on C called wubcd
Copy all files off the Ultimate Boot CD 4 Windows into c:\wubcd
Download and update stinger and AntiVir by putting the update files in the relevant programs folder.
Then double click UpdateWUBCD.cmd (NOTE this is a different file to the pebldr file above)
This will create a iso file located C:\updated.ISO
Then burn to CD.
The 1st way is to build the entire ISO from scratch using PEBuilder, after you have updated the plugins folder with the latest Anti-Virus definitions or program updates.
It you wish to add any new programs (plugins) to the UBCD 4 Windows THIS IS THE ONLY way to do it, this is because the information in the .inf file needs to be added during the initial build process and can’t be added afterwards.
Burn to CD.
The 2nd way and the fastest, is to leave the pebldr folder on the C drive (if this is your location) after PE builder has finished creating the ISO.
Download and update stinger and AntiVir by putting the update files in the relevant programs folder.
For this to work you will need the following tool, download pebldr update, once you have updated the appropriate folders run this UpdateWUBCD.cmd and this will create you a new ISO here C:\updated.iso. This assumes that pebldr is located C:\pebldr if this has been placed in a different directory you will need to edit UpdateWUBCD.cmd in notepad accordingly.
Burn to CD.
The 3rd way download
update.zip
Create a folder on C called wubcd
Copy all files off the Ultimate Boot CD 4 Windows into c:\wubcd
Download and update stinger and AntiVir by putting the update files in the relevant programs folder.
Then double click UpdateWUBCD.cmd (NOTE this is a different file to the pebldr file above)
This will create a iso file located C:\updated.ISO
Then burn to CD.
12.) Q: Can anyone suggest a way to fix this creation error?
QUOTE
Building ISO image
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\pebuilder3032\mkisofs.exe -iso-level 4 -volid "UBCD4Win" -A PEBUILDER/MKISOFS -sysid "Win32" -b bootsect.bin -no-emul-boot -boot-load-size 4 -hide bootsect.bin -hide boot.catalog -o "c:\temp\winubcd11.iso" "c:\pebldr"
Execute "C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\pebuilder3032\mkisofs.exe -iso-level 4 -volid "UBCD4Win" -A PEBUILDER/MKISOFS -sysid "Win32" -b bootsect.bin -no-emul-boot -boot-load-size 4 -hide bootsect.bin -hide boot.catalog -o "c:\temp\winubcd11.iso" "c:\pebldr""
Error: CreateProcess("C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\pebuilder3032\mkisofs.exe -iso-level 4 -volid "UBCD4Win" -A PEBUILDER/MKISOFS -sysid "Win32" -b bootsect.bin -no-emul-boot -boot-load-size 4 -hide bootsect.bin -hide boot.catalog -o "c:\temp\winubcd11.iso" "c:\pebldr"") failed.
ISO image "c:\temp\winubcd11.iso" created.
Build process done...
There where 1 errors and 0 warnings
Use the [<<] and [>>] buttons to jump to error/warning.
Because of the errors the ISO image is not generated!
EDIT- I figured it out myself, I had the program running from the desktop and I forgot dos has a limit on the number of characters in a command!
A: The updated fool-proof guide at creating the CD without errors is located HERE.
From LittlBUGer:
QUOTE
Glad you got it figured out. I was just going to suggest that you try putting the pebuilder folder on the root drive.
Also, the other known bug is to first create the temp directory as if it's not there, it wont work. Hopefully these will be resolved sometime.
I was just going to suggest that you try putting the pebuilder folder on the root drive.Also, the other known bug is to first create the temp directory as if it's not there, it wont work. Hopefully these will be resolved sometime.
13.) Q: I see that a few people who don't own XP have been asking for fully working CD.
What would the chances be of M$ allowing you to sell a fully functioning licensed UBCD 4 Windows on say a subscription basis allowing people to download it for say a year?
Or maybe just let everyone download a fully made ISO to begin with?
A: From LittlBUGer:
QUOTE
For one, I highly doubt Microsoft will do that, let alone talk to us little peons in their world...
Fot two, that would probably costs loads of money that we definitely do not have. We are having a little trouble just keeping the site and download up due to all the bandwidth, nonetheless trying to keep MS happy about licensed things.
If we could somehow strike a frickin awesome deal with Microsoft and they were serious about it, then it MAY be a possibility, but I highly doubt that will happen. Plus, the way it is now, we aren't liable for anything bad that a person may do with that licensed software (since right now they use their own copy) and it also keeps the download much smaller and out bandwidth requirements much easier to meet and keep up. I know that putting out a copy would make several people's lives easier and happier since they wouldn't have to do anything to get this to work, but as of now, this is all we can do. :-\
Fot two, that would probably costs loads of money that we definitely do not have. We are having a little trouble just keeping the site and download up due to all the bandwidth, nonetheless trying to keep MS happy about licensed things.
If we could somehow strike a frickin awesome deal with Microsoft and they were serious about it, then it MAY be a possibility, but I highly doubt that will happen. Plus, the way it is now, we aren't liable for anything bad that a person may do with that licensed software (since right now they use their own copy) and it also keeps the download much smaller and out bandwidth requirements much easier to meet and keep up. I know that putting out a copy would make several people's lives easier and happier since they wouldn't have to do anything to get this to work, but as of now, this is all we can do. :-\
14.) Q: I keep getting creation errors or bad ISOs when using AutoStreamer. What's wrong?
A: Well, there could be several things going on, but here are a few suggestions and known bugs to consider:
- Try copying your OS CD to a folder on your HD first and then point AutoStreamer there.
- Try using folder names without any spaces.
- If your SP is on a CD, try copying it to a folder on your HD first and then point AutoStreamer there.
- Try re-downloading the SP with a download manager so that you know you have a good non-corrupted download.
- If you are trying to slipstream (for example) SP2 into a XP SP1 CD, try getting a hold of a regular XP CD (without SP1) to get a cleaner slipstream.
15.) Q: Where's the current version and release notes information?
A: They are located HERE.
16.) Q: Where's the latest news about the site and project?
A: Lastest News items are located HERE and HERE.
17.) Q: Are there any screenshots for this CD, as I would like to have a preview before I download and try?
A: Yes, they are on the navigation on the main page HERE.
18.) Q: Where the download link for the latest version and other tools needed to make the CD?
A: As always, they are off of the navigation menu on the main page HERE.
19.) Q: How do I build this CD and what do I need to do so?
A: You need to follow the instructions off of the navigation on the main page HERE.
20.) Q: Do I need to purchase something or donate money in order to download and use this CD?
A: No, this project will always be freeware along with the utilities included in it. Of course, any donations on your behalf wont hurt.
More information HERE.21.) Q: I'm on a dial-up modem or other slow connection and I don't want to wait to download everything. Can I get the files I need by other means?
A: Of course you can! You can order a CD with everything you need that will be shipped to you. More information HERE.
22.) Q: Who is the sole creator of this CD and project and where can I contact him?
A: Ben Burrows (SteelTrepid) is the creator and founder of this project. You may contact him at
**If you wouldn't mind talking to me on the phone go ahead and include your phone number in your email. Others have in the past and I've suprised them by calling them when I get their email. I have free national long distance so if I have time I don't mind and really like talking to the users of my project!!
If Ben is busy and you need a quick response, or if you have questions about the primary file host, please contact Randy at
And please, no spam. Thanks.
23.) Q: Is there a way to combine the Ultimate Boot CD with this CD (the UBCD4Windows) and possibly other CDs, such as bootable Linux CDs?
A: Yes there is a pretty easy way to do this. Please look at the complete updated guide located HERE for all of your combo CD needs.
24.) Q: I have a question or problem that's not answered in this FAQ. What do I do?
A: Post your question/problem in the forums of course! Someone will help ASAP.
25.) Q: Are there any other self-help guides that I can look at?
A: Of course! If something wasn't covered in here, then please look HERE for some other helpful guides.
26.) Q: How to build with non-English WinXP CD's.
A:If your having trouble building the UBCD4Win with a non-English version of XP see the following posts:
Post 1
Post 2
Post 3
Post 4
Post 5
27.) Q: I have a recovery CD is there anything I can do to get a full copy of Win XP so I can build the CD?
A: See this post here you may be able to get a your XP installation CD from your PC manufacturer you paid for the software so you are entitled to it.
You may also be able to build the CD by pointing PEbuilder to C:\ if you have the I386 folder on your hdd here c:\i386 Note if you find the i386 folder in the C:\Windows\ you've found the wrong one it needs to be here c:\I386. If your PC came pre SP2 it may also be possible to build a working XP installation CD by using autostreamer and having the C:\ as your source.
How to create a WinXP CD with the I386 files on your hdd.
Also see this post here, especially if you have a dell CD.
28.) Don't forget to check the BartPE FAQ page.
29.) Q: Are there any tools on either the UBCD4Win or the UBCD that I can't include in a corporate or work environment?
A: Unfortunately, yes there are. The list isn't that big, but some very nice programs must be excluded. The list is below with the descriptions (most copied and pasted from EULAs) and reasons why.
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Last Updated: 2-17-05
From the Ultimate Boot CD 4 Windows:
Ad-Aware: Free for Home/Individual use ONLY.
AVPersonal: This free AntiVir Personal Edition is intended exclusively for private use on a single workstation. You may copy the complete program package and pass it on to others for private use only. The free AntiVir Personal Edition may not be used for commercial or professional purposes.
Deep Burner: Please note! DeepBurner Free version can be used for personal purposes only. No business or educational use allowed for this version.
Everest Home Edition: Free to Home/Individual use ONLY as long as there's no copying or redistributing with altered versions.
ExplorerXP: a very fast, small, compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non - commercial use) file manager for Windows 2000/XP.
Passmark DiskCheckup: DiskCheckup is free for personal use.
Windows Update Lister: Free for personal and non-commercial use ONLY.
X-Setup Pro: SCOPE OF LICENSE:
The software is either licensed as "freeware" or "shareware", depending on the environment it is used in.
The software is "freeware" for: Home users (using the computers for personal hobby or recreational use); Government controlled education institutions; Non-profit organizations; charity organizations; Public libraries. The term "freeware" means, you are allowed to use the software at no cost. It is not necessary to purchase a license for it.
If your environment does not fit in the noted environments, you are considered as a commercial institution and the software is licensed to you as "shareware". The term "shareware" means, you can test the software for up to 30 days. After those 30 days you either have to purchase a license for it or stop using the software and remove it from your storage device(s) immediately. Unregistered use of X-Setup Pro after the 30-day evaluation period is in violation of international copyright laws.
From the Ultimate Boot CD:
F-Prot Anti-virus for DOS: Free for Home/Individual use ONLY.
McAfee Anti-virus for DOS: Free for Home/Individual use ONLY.
Avast! for DOS: Free for Home/Individual use ONLY.
AntiVir Personal Edition: Free for Home/Individual use ONLY.
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